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FAQs on TDS on Rent Under Section 194-I & Section 194-IB

Income Tax : Learn how TDS on rent is governed under Sections 194-I and 194-IB, including eligibility, deduction rates, thresholds, and complia...

June 23, 2026 42780 Views 0 comment Print

TDS on Residential Rent paid by companies : 2% vs 10% rule

Income Tax : Companies renting residential properties often struggle with choosing between 2% and 10% TDS. The key takeaway is that the correct...

June 12, 2026 7869 Views 0 comment Print

TDS on Common Area Maintenance Charges – Section 194I or 194C

Income Tax : Delhi High Court rules CAM charges are contractual payments under Section 194C, not rent under Section 194I, clarifying TDS obliga...

August 31, 2025 8787 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Upfront Lease Premium under a BOT Lease: Key Aspects

Income Tax : Understand the income tax implications of upfront lease premiums in BOT leases for lessors and lessees, including taxability, TDS,...

July 21, 2025 3285 Views 0 comment Print

Section 194I: TDS on Payment of Rent

Income Tax : Understand Section 194I for TDS on rent, including applicable rates, thresholds, and clarifications for various rent types. Stay i...

June 27, 2025 13827 Views 0 comment Print


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Section 194-I: Increase TDS on rental income exemption limit of Rs. 1,80,000

Income Tax : As per the provisions of section 194-I, the tax is to be deducted at source @10% in respect of income by the way of rent for any u...

January 19, 2018 4980 Views 0 comment Print


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ITAT Allows Leave Encashment Deduction as Payment to Insurer Was Actual Business Expenditure

Income Tax : The dispute concerned deduction of CSR expenditure incurred before Explanation 2 to section 37(1) became applicable. The ITAT held...

June 21, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

Compensation Allowed as Revenue Expense Due to Business Expediency

Income Tax : The issue was whether compensation paid to flat buyers was capital or revenue expenditure. The Court held it to be revenue expendi...

April 27, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

Year-End Provisions Attract TDS – Disallowance u/s 40(a)(ia) Does Not Bar Action u/s 201 – Matter Restored for Limited Verification – ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : ITAT Bangalore held that year-end expense provisions can attract TDS under the IT Act. The matter was restored for limited verific...

March 4, 2026 699 Views 0 comment Print

TDS Applicable on Annual Lease Rent to Development Authority: Delhi HC

Income Tax : The Court reaffirmed that lease rent paid for use of land qualifies as “rent” under Section 194I. Revenue’s appeals were dis...

February 14, 2026 942 Views 0 comment Print

145(3) Upheld but 1% NP Excessive; Beer Trader’s Margin Rationalised to 0.50%

Income Tax : Unexplained cash deposits and rent discrepancies led to rejection of books under section 145(3). However, the Tribunal held that e...

February 5, 2026 396 Views 0 comment Print


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Section 194I not applicable on remittance of Passenger Service Fees: CBDT

Income Tax : A dispute arose on applicability of the provisions of section 194-I of the Act, on payment of Passenger Service Fees (PSF) by an A...

June 12, 2017 1773 Views 0 comment Print

TDS on lump sum lease premium paid for long term lease

Income Tax : The issue of whether or not TDS under section 194-I of the Act is applicable on 'lump sum lease premium' or 'one-time upfront leas...

October 13, 2016 19690 Views 1 comment Print

No TDS on Payment to Tirupati Balaji Mandir U/s. 193 & 194A

Income Tax : Central Government hereby notifies that no deduction of tax shall be made from payments of the nature specified in section 193 or ...

September 9, 2016 5944 Views 0 comment Print

Deduction of Tax at source on Service Tax on professional and technical fees

Income Tax : Circular No. F. No.275/73/2007-IT(B) Service Tax component to be considered for deducting tax on any sum paid as professional and...

June 30, 2008 4191 Views 0 comment Print


TDS applicability on Rent paid under Income-tax Act

January 21, 2024 30159 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about TDS on rent under the Income-tax Act – rates, applicability, exemptions, and procedures. Understand how to comply with TDS obligations for landlords and tenants.

No Section 194I TDS on rental payments below threshold limit

November 21, 2023 13830 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the ITAT Chennai order in ATC (Assam) Pvt. Ltd. vs. ITO-TDS for AY 2016-17. Key issues include TDS on rental payments, interest imposition, and disallowance u/s 40(a)(ia).

ITAT ruling on TDS on Casual Labour Expenses

October 25, 2023 12615 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi’s ruling in Amtech Engineers vs. ITO clarifies that TDS is not applicable under section 194C for casual labor expenses in road construction and crane hiring.

HC Denies TDS Demand on EDC: DLF Homes Vs JCIT Case

August 5, 2023 2796 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Delhi High Court’s landmark decision in DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt Ltd vs JCIT (OSD) case, rejecting TDS on External Development Charges, and its implications on taxation norms

TDS Rate Chart for FY 2023-24 / AY 2024-25 – Updated

July 25, 2023 57600 Views 4 comments Print

Updated TDS Rate Chart for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25). Find the latest rates for tax deduction at source for various transactions. Easy-to-understand guide.

Late Filing Fee Imposed for Delayed TDS Statement Upheld by ITAT

July 23, 2023 5400 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi dismissed an appeal by Yogender Kumar and confirmed the levied late filing fee for a delay in filing a TDS statement, reinforcing the importance of timely compliance with TDS provisions.

Revenue from operation of hotel/resort taxable under the head “Business income”

July 13, 2023 7410 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that revenue receipt generated from the operation of “Hotel/ Resort” is taxable under the head “Business income” and not under “House Property” as fixed amount was not received in fact revenue was generated on fluctuation basis.

Important provisions of Tax Deducted at Source

July 11, 2023 13068 Views 0 comment Print

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Tax Deducted At Source (TDS) provisions under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Explore key sections such as 192, 193, 194, and 195, which cover various payment scenarios where tax deduction is required. Learn about TDS rates, thresholds, and implications for different types of income.

TDS not deductible on rent payment made to person who is exempt from payment of tax

July 9, 2023 1368 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Gauhati held that deduction of tax at source not liable as payment of rent was made to assessee who are not liable to pay tax in terms of exemption u/s 10(26) of the Income Tax Act. Accordingly, assessee cannot be held to be ‘assessee in default’.

ITAT Delhi Orders Re-adjudication for Non-deposition of TDS

July 4, 2023 483 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi advocates for re-adjudication in the case of KMP Expressways Ltd vs ACIT, focusing on the assessee’s status as ‘Assessee in default’ due to non-deposition of TDS in the company’s accounts.

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